Part time Registrar (22.5 hours per week)

Bracknell Forest Council; Easthampstead; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a part-time Registrar for 22.5 hours per week. The role involves registering significant life events and conducting ceremonies, prioritizing a high-quality frontline service. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers hybrid working options and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave increasing to 28

Paid employee volunteering scheme

Local government pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Committed to delivering high-quality, customer-focused frontline service.
• Team player with strong collaborative skills.
• Capable of identifying and questioning anomalies.

Responsibilities

• Register births, deaths, and marriages.
• Conduct ceremonies across the borough.
• Develop and promote the registration service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Organisational skills

Teamwork

IT proficiency

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Registrar on a part-time, permanent basis for 22.5 hours per week to join our Registration Service Team.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and this role is predominately office based.

About you

As a Registrar, you will undertake a wide range of duties to support the smooth running of the department and provide cover for colleagues when needed.

We are looking for someone who is committed to delivering a high-quality, customer-focused frontline service - whether by phone, email, or in person. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure is essential. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is vital in your day-to-day responsibilities.

You will be a team player with strong collaborative and organisational skills, confident using IT systems, and capable of recording information accurately while identifying and questioning any anomalies.

There will also be opportunities to work additional hours on weekends, on a rota basis, to conduct a variety of ceremonies. Additional payments will be made for these duties.

About the team

We are a small, vibrant and forward-thinking team, that provides both the statutory and non-statutory services of all aspects of registration.

We are based primarily at Time Square, but travel to all our licenced venues within Bracknell Forest to conduct ceremonies.

Key responsibilities

This role places you at the heart of significant life events, including registering births, deaths, and marriages, as well as conducting ceremonies across the borough. These are in line with the requirements set out in legislation and good practice.

You will be responsible for the delivery of all statutory and non-statutory services.

You will work with the wider registration services team to develop and promote the registration service to maximise growth and income.

Our benefits

• 25 days
• annual leave increasing to 28 days
• after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10
• and sell up to 5 days
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
• (pro rata for part time)

Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

Our values

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting [e-mail]. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 9th December 2025. Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.